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Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole for AN Wireless - Recommendation Needed

To: towertalk@contesting.com, wg5j@me.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole for AN Wireless - Recommendation Needed
From: K7LXC@aol.com
Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 15:20:05 EST
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In a message dated 12/1/2008 9:02:49 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:

>  Can anybody recommend a ginpole setup for the AN Wireless  towers?


    Yes, it's called a "crane". You need a commercial  grade ginpole for a 
tower as beefy as the AN towers and they ain't cheap.  You'll need a couple of 
people on the tower just to move it. 
 
    If you do go for the HD ginpole route, you'll  also need a powered 
capstan winch or other powered mechanism to pull the haul  rope. This is a job 
for 
professionals that have the right hardware and  techniques. 
 
    Just about anybody can put one up with a  crane.
 
Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWERW TECH -
Professional tower services for hams





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